1989 Volvo 745
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Volvo 745. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Volvo 745. Newest first.
There IS the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can lead to a short circuit in the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the cable harness and, if necessary, correct.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volvo 745. within a month of purchasing the vehicle, the battery drained and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to a local wal-mart and the battery was replaced with a larger sized battery with higher wattage. the failure continued several times after…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volvo 745. within a month of purchasing the vehicle, the battery drained and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to a local wal-mart and the battery was replaced with a larger sized battery with higher wattage. the failure continued several times after the replacement. the alternator was tested at several different service stations, but appeared to be fine. the contact stated that the battery needed to be recharged every two to three weeks. the failure mileage was 277,000 and current mileage was 277,250.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Condition exactly as described in recall 96v085000 but volvo claims my vin no IS not covered. my vehicle falls within the model and manufacturing dates covered by the recall. my claim for correction of the problem was rejected by [xxx] service manager hassel volvo 79…
Condition exactly as described in recall 96v085000 but volvo claims my vin no IS not covered. my vehicle falls within the model and manufacturing dates covered by the recall. my claim for correction of the problem was rejected by [xxx] service manager hassel volvo 79 cedar swamp road glen cove, n.y. 11542 the positive battery cable has several inches of insulation chafed away while the negative cable has completely failed thru chafing. Both problems are at the point where the negative battery cable attaches to the engine. my vehicle - 1989 volvo model 745 station wagon. manufacture date - march 1989. vin no. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
While parking noticed smoke coming from engine. Opened hood and noticed fire on battery cable. Please provide further information. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 610594Information describing how to repair the tailgate panel attachments.
Every Volvo 745 model year
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